Established in 1854 by François Condat in Lyon, France, to fulfill the grease needs of the Paris-Lyon-Marseille Railway Company, CONDAT has experienced rapid growth and is now an international company specializing in industrial lubricants. In 2024, the company celebrates its 170th anniversary, showcasing its expertise and experience in the formulation of mineral oils, greases, and surfactants.
“170 years, a longevity based on strong, embodied and enduring values, but also values that enable us to live well in the present, by giving priority to the quality of the relationship with our employees, partners and customers, placing people at the heart of our exchanges. We anticipate the future with our responsible value, directing each of our actions towards ever more respectful and ethical solutions. Over the decades, we have demonstrated our ability to adapt and reinvent ourselves, while building on our solid expertise. Our company in motion value enables us to respond to technical and societal challenges, to innovate and to achieve a sustainable diversification strategy,” says CONDAT about their 170th anniversary.
On the road to the bicentenary, the company announces: “You can be assured that our teams are more than ever mobilized to support you to reach responsible performance, and to meet the challenges and objectives that are important to you. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our employees for the commitment and cohesion they demonstrate on a daily basis.”
170-Year Experience
CONDAT Group, with its headquarters, R&D and marketing departments historically located in Lyon, France, can easily reach its customers through its subsidiaries in various locations around the world. These subsidiaries include North America (Michigan, USA), South America (Sao Paulo, Brazil), Asia (Shangai, China) and Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, Spain). The company, which designs its sales network according to logistics conditions and international trade dynamics, has continued its development in all industrialized countries since the 1980s. At present, 70% of its revenue is generated from exports.
Since the 2000s, CONDAT has combined its expertise in chemical formulation with an entrepreneurial spirit, making investments in the health and beauty sector. While expanding its knowledge in industrial oils, the company is continuously deepening its expertise and market dominance in this field with each passing day. With its extensive range of products in the industrial oils sector, catering to various segments, the company has positioned itself among the industry’s giants.
CONDAT, a pioneer in sustainable development, envisions solutions for the future. The company’s eco-friendly practice and innovative products with ecological designs have been internationally recognized and certified by independent organizations. Awarded a platinum medal by Ecovadis in 2023, CONDAT leads the industry with its self-scoring system Lubriscore, developed for its ecologically designed products, and its fire-resistant environmentally friendly hydraulic fluids D46 and D68.
